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Cleveland County Telephone gets grant for broadband and fiber-optic service

Thursday, January 2 by Ray King

Cleveland County Telephone has received $35 million in grants and loans to bring fiber optic and broadband service to the county. According to the Cleveland County Herald, the county has the highest number of unserved/underserved locations in Southeast Arkansas. The money is coming from the USDA’s... Read More.

Judge Robinson vetoes 2025 Jefferson County budget

Wednesday, January 1 by Ray King

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson has vetoed a proposed 2025 budget adopted at a special meeting of the Quorum Court citing deficiencies in the procedure to adopt the budget. His veto message follows, then a message from former Justice of the Peace Lloyd Franklin Jr.,... Read More.

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Jefferson County budget stalemate discussed by Judge Gerald Robinson

Tuesday, December 24 by Alex Bivens

After several attempts to pass a budget for 2025, including a special meeting Monday night, the Jefferson County Quorum Court failed in its duty and on Tuesday, County Judge Gerald Robinson talked about that on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show. Robinson went on to say... Read More.

Special prosecutor named to investigate County Judge Robinson

Sunday, December 22 by Ray King

By Ray King A special prosecutor has been appointed to investigate allegations against Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson that stemmed from findings from an audit of the 2023 Jefferson County budget. According to a court issue signed Friday by Circuit Judge Rob Wyatt Jr., Senior Assistant... Read More.

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Charges upgraded for Grant County man following violent attack on his wife

Friday, December 20 by Luke Matheson

UPDATE: Charges for Kenneth Cotton have been upgraded once again. Cotton is now charged with Attempted Capital Murder, according to family of the victim. Cotton was arrested after an attack on his wife led to life-threatening injuries on December 16. He has also been charged with with Felony... Read More.

19-year-old McGehee woman killed in Lonoke County shooting

Thursday, December 19 by Luke Matheson

An investigation is underway after a McGehee woman was shot and killed on December 17 in England. According to a press release from the Lonoke County Sheriff’s Office the England Police Department was dispatched to a call regarding a gunshot victim at 11:50 p.m. on... Read More.

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Jefferson County Quorum Court fails to pass 2025 budget during contentious meeting

Monday, December 16 by Luke Matheson

The Jefferson County Quorum Court failed to pass a budget for 2025 during a contentious meeting Monday night at the Jefferson County Courthouse. The budget did not pass due to several quorum court members stating that they were not aware of the budget and what... Read More.

One killed, two injured in a Drew County crash

Monday, December 16 by Luke Matheson

One person was killed and two others injured Sunday morning in a two-vehicle accident in Drew County according to a report from the Arkansas State Police. According to the report 35-year-old Amanda Meier was driving a 2000 Honda CRV northbound on Midway Route at 10:47... Read More.

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House fire kills Jefferson County man

Sunday, December 15 by Alex Bivens

On December 13, 2024, at approximately 6:37 PM, Jefferson County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) Deputies were dispatched to 10821 Old Star City Road, Pine Bluff, AR in reference to a residential fire and possible resident still inside. Fire fighters on scene were able to locate human... Read More.

Woodlawn, Cleveland County School Districts approve new school choice policy

Friday, December 13 by Ray King

A new policy dealing with school choice has been approve by both the Woodlawn and Cleveland County School Districts and will go into effect Jan. 1. According to the Cleveland County Herald, the Arkansas School Board Association policy will change how schools accept transfer student... Read More.

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Jefferson County announces contract with new garbage pick up company for unincorporated areas

Thursday, December 12 by Luke Matheson

Jefferson County has announced a new partnership with LRS South, LLC to handle the curbside residential solid waste service needs for the unincorporated areas withinJefferson County. Beginning Monday December 16th, 2024, LRS will begin delivering carts to Jefferson County residences. During this transition, residents located in the... Read More.

Jefferson County Sports Hall of Fame to be hosted inside Pine Bluff/Jefferson County Library

Wednesday, December 11 by Luke Matheson

Pine Bluff will soon host the Jefferson County Sports Hall of Fame at the Bill Carr Museum hosted inside of the Pine Bluff/Jefferson County Library. At a press conference Wednesday Jefferson County Sports Hall of Fame Chairman Jeff Gross joined Mayor Shirley Washington, the Director... Read More.

Stories tagged with: county

Cleveland County Telephone gets grant for broadband and fiber-optic service

Judge Robinson vetoes 2025 Jefferson County budget

Jefferson County budget stalemate discussed by Judge Gerald Robinson

Special prosecutor named to investigate County Judge Robinson

Charges upgraded for Grant County man following violent attack on his wife

19-year-old McGehee woman killed in Lonoke County shooting

Jefferson County Quorum Court fails to pass 2025 budget during contentious meeting

One killed, two injured in a Drew County crash

House fire kills Jefferson County man

Woodlawn, Cleveland County School Districts approve new school choice policy

Jefferson County announces contract with new garbage pick up company for unincorporated areas

Jefferson County Sports Hall of Fame to be hosted inside Pine Bluff/Jefferson County Library

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